Music Masala Vol 3.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists.

Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point.

Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’

Ostoorah - Ah Ya Helou

Celebrated Lebanese vocalist, Samira sings Arabic classical, folk and original
songs from the Levant accompanied by musicians from Iran and Australia.

Ostoorah’s virtuosic oud (fretless lute) played by Michael Taylor, bell-like santur (Persian hammered dulcimer) played by Masoud Kamgarpour, and soulful shah kaman (Persian spike-fiddle) by Greta Kelly perfectly accompany Samira’s rich, passionate and nuanced voice.

Ah Ya Helou is a Syrian folk song that is part of the al-qudud al-halabiyya tradition of popular music. It is a love song in makam Beyat.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists.

Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point.

Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’

JAGA - Her Loving Eyes feat. B Grade

Jaga is a musical collaboration between Jayan Gopinathan and Guy Drory - two dedicated artists with very different musical and cultural backgrounds. The
name Jaga represents the first syllables of each of their names as a tribute to the combination of styles.

Jayan and Guy met at an international multicultural music project called Ethno Australia. They connected over mutual respect of musical styles, technical skills and interest in the spiritual dimensions of music. All of these features shine through in their work. They feel that through this collaboration they are able to challenge their own limitations and hence continually improve as artists and people.

Jaga’s first single, “Her Loving Eyes”, is based on a traditional Carnatic composition in praise of the Divine Mother. The vocals are set to Western instrumentals and feature a rap verse by MC B Grade of Vaguely Human.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists.

Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point.

Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’

Taraf Traditi - Românie mândră floare

A dynamic and dedicated group Taraf Traditii was formed by violinist Helen Brereton with a passion for traditional Romanian music, singing, and dance. They teach and showcase Romanian culture and traditions through musical performance and workshops.

The lead vocalist/percussionist Dorinel Buliga shares a rich musical tradition through the fast paced, joyful tunes, which were performed over hundreds of years for village dances and ceremonies like weddings, that can last for days. At times the music is so upbeat and characterful, it has an almost manic quality to it.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists.

Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point.

Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’

Naz - Horizon feat. Mostafa Odabaei

As a musician, visual artist and art therapist, Naz explores Persian music and culture to bring the taste of art into people’s lives. She has been playing Tanbur for
more than ten years, an instrument which is popular among Kurdish people around the world.

‘Horizon’ is a re-arrangement of two pieces ‘Flower & Soil’ (Gol Va Khak) and ‘Twilight’ (Sahari) presenting a new take on Kurdish folk music (Maghami). The song starts with a lover’s whispers and continues on with the feeling of waiting for the sunrise in the second piece.

Music Masala, A Spicy Blend of Music and Life

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, Radio 4EB was determined to forge ahead with this project, presenting not just the music but the lives and passions, of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists.

Music Masala Vol 3 showcases 13 artists with backgrounds from Romania to China, Latvia to Thailand and more, all recorded right here at 4EB's Studio 4 in Kangaroo Point.

Music Masala presents not just the music, but the lives and passions of south east Queensland’s culturally diverse artists. Truly a spicy blend of music and life, 4EB is proud to again be ‘Sharing The World With You!’

SAATEEN - Linda

SAATEEN brings together two creative worlds to explore and re-imagine traditional, folk and popular songs of Australia, China, Taiwan and France, through a series of new adaptations, arrangements and interpretations, as well as original
compositions formed on songwriting traditions across these cultures.

Formed in 2019 by Saateen Novéant and Natæsh Koham, SAATEEN combines the strengths of the duo’s melodic interpretations and musical arrangements to create raw, colourful and mesmerising impressions through the art of music.